Old School Sandwich Co. now serving 'Fred Flintstone sandwiches'

The Old School Sandwich Co., which opened two weeks ago in South Whitehall's Tilghman Square, is a carnival for carnivores.

Owner Mike Geary, a chef for 33 years, serves what he describes as "Fred Flintstone sandwiches."

His creations strive for what you'd find on Guy Fieri's Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."

There's the "Steuben," a double-decker Reuben. And the "3 Little Pigs," which combines pork, bacon and a hot dog on toasted Portuguese. And also the "Big Bird," a double-decker turkey with grilled sausage and cranberry on toasted sourdough.

"I want to give people good food and a full belly," Geary says in a telephone interview. His "big, fat sandwiches" make for two meals, he says.

Geary roasts his meats in-house and makes his own fresh mozzarella and potato chips.

The restaurant started with a soft opening, and will hold its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 1. It's at the site of the former Relish restaurant.

"It's taken off like crazy," he says. "We've been offered a lot of catering. "The line was outside today."

Prices go as low as $2 for a chili dog and $4 for a grilled cheese, but most sandwiches run $5 to $8.